Go Back
+ servings
With just 5 simple ingredients, these Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are the perfect sweet and filling weekday breakfast!

Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

320kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total 8 hours
With just a handful of simple ingredients, Brown Sugar Overnight Oats deliver a creamy, caramel-kissed breakfast that feels like a warm hug in a jar. Imagine velvety oats soaked overnight with rich brown sugar, a hint of cinnamon, and a dollop of Greek yogurt—each spoonful is a cozy balance of sweetness and comfort.
Servings 1 jar
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup old fashioned oats
  • 0.5 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp brown sugar plus extra for topping
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 pinch salt optional
  • fresh fruit or nuts for topping optional

Equipment

  • Mason Jar or Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • stirring spoon

Method

  1. In a jar or bowl, mix together the oats, chia seeds, and brown sugar.
    With just 5 simple ingredients, these Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are the perfect sweet and filling weekday breakfast!
  2. Stir in your milk of choice and Greek yogurt until well combined.
    With just 5 simple ingredients, these Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are the perfect sweet and filling weekday breakfast!
  3. Cover with a lid and place in the fridge for at least 5 hours, preferably overnight for the best texture.
  4. In the morning, give it a good mix before eating. Top with extra brown sugar & fresh berries.
    With just 5 simple ingredients, these Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are the perfect sweet and filling weekday breakfast!

Nutrition

Calories320kcalCarbohydrates52gProtein12gFat7gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol10mgSodium80mgPotassium380mgFiber8gSugar18gVitamin A2IUCalcium20mgIron2.5mg

Notes

For a vegan version, use coconut yogurt and maple syrup instead of brown sugar. If oats thicken too much, stir in a splash of milk. Batch-make servings in mason jars—they keep beautifully for 4–5 days!

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!